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title: "DN817047 National Power Outage Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b434"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# DN817047 National Power Outage Planning

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b434

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## Summary

The Met Office, functioning as a central government public authority, recently concluded a procurement process titled "DN817047 National Power Outage Planning". This project, focusing on general management consultancy services, pertains to planning for national power outage scenarios. The award stage of this procurement was completed on 12 June 2026, with the contract commencing on 15 June 2026 and ending on 31 July 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, and executed without competition, resulting in the selection of PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP as the supplier. The services procured are to be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to power infrastructure and risk management. Given the nature of the work, large firms with the capacity to manage and deliver strategic consultancy on a national scale, like PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, would be well suited for such contracts. Businesses with experience in public sector contracts can leverage this type of project to demonstrate expertise in essential government planning initiatives, potentially leading to future opportunities within the sector.

## Notice

Study and report on national power outage scenario

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055776-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055776-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055776-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pwc.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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